People v. AJ - Felony Identity Theft
Our Client was charged with Felony Identity Theft. It was alleged that our Client used a social security number other than his own in order to obtain credit to purchase a new vehicle. It turns out that the social security number belonged to an out of state minor. Our client confessed to paying an individual for the social security number and said that he did so because his credit was messed up. We were able to negotiate a reduced charge to a misdemeanor. Another felony conviction avoided!
People v. MS
Our Client was charged with Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon and Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police served a search warrant at an address they claimed was the residence of our Client. Our Client was not present while the police executed the search warrant and was arrested hours later, miles away. There were, however, other adults present at the location while the search warrant was served. Even though the search warrant limited the search of the Officers to the 1st floor of the 2 flat apartment building, the Officers took it upon themselves to search the basement. While searching the basement, the Officers claim to have recovered, from a bedroom, narcotics and ammunition as well as a letter addressed to our Client with the address of the search warrant on it. We took our Client's case to trial. At trial, several of the officers testified inconsistently. One officer testified that the residence that was searched was a single family home with a mid apartment exit door which led to the basement. Another testified that there was no door leading to the basement. An evidence technician who photographed all the evidence testified that the letter was recovered from the basement bedroom (where he photographed it). However, the evidence technician must've forgotten that he had testified under oath at another hearing that the letter was recovered from an upstairs dining room. When asked about his inconsistency, he said "I was mistaken." The prosecution presented photographs of the 1st floor to the court. However, none of those photographs showed any of the bedrooms upstairs. In fact, one of the officers claimed that there wasn't a bedroom upstairs, when it was clear from the photographs that the person taking the photograph was standing in the door frame of the bedroom. The verdict was Not Guilty and our Client was Acquitted!
People v. LS
Our Client was charged with Felony Residential Burglary (a non-probationable offense). Our Client was allegedly caught red handed burglarizing his neighbor's house when his neighbor came home. Our Client's neighbor immediately called the Police and identified our Client as the person who burglarized his house. Although the charged offense is usually non-probationable, we successfully convinced the Judge to offer our Client a special type of probation that includes drug treatment. If our Client successfully completes every aspect of the probation, there will be no conviction on his record.
People v. CC
Our Client was charged with Felony Theft. She was facing up to 5 years in prison. It was alleged that on 12 separate occasions, our Client removed cash from the register while working as a cashier for Walmart. The total amount allegedly stolen was $2,679. The thefts were all on video. We were able to successfully negotiate the Deferred Prosecution Program for our Client. As long as she completes the program, all Felony charges will be dismissed.
People v. GJ
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. EB
Police were responding to a call of shots fired with a description of 2 people running from the scene. Our Client was seen running from the scene with another individual. At trial, the Officer testified that he saw the other individual give the gun to our Client. Our Client then allegedly tried to hide under a car and push the gun away. We successfully argued that our Client had no choice other than to briefly possess the gun when the other individual threw it our Client and did what anyone would do and tried to immediately get rid of it. The Judge agreed stating that our Client had 2 choices: 1.) Get rid of the gun or 2.) Keep the gun, and risk getting shot by the police officers who were arriving. Our Client made the right choice, didn't get shot and was found not guilty!
People v. RR
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. BB
Our Client was charged with Retail Theft. She, along with her accomplice placed items from Walmart into a bag which was already in their cart. They then placed a coat over the items and attempted to exit the store. They were stopped by Loss Prevention Agents and arrested. We were able to get the Prosecution to offer her the Theft Deterrent Program. If she completes the program, ALL CHARGES WILL BE DROPPED.
People v. KC
Our Client was charged with Felony Retail Theft. Our Client was seen placing several items in a bag and then proceed past the last point of sale at Target. He was stopped by loss prevention agents. When the Police arrived, they arrested our Client. We were able to negotiate admission into the Deferred Prosecution program. If our Client completes the program successfully, all felony charged will be dismissed.
People v. JB
Our Client was charged with Possession of Cannabis. We set our Client's case for trial. The state was not able to produce a witness from the crime lab to testify regarding the alleged cannabis. A necessary Police Officer also failed to appear for the trial. As a result, they were forced to dismiss all charges.
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